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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,517.87, 24,046.07 and 15,483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,517.87, 24,046.07 and 15,483.96 is: 21,254.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,517.87 : 24,046.07 = 15,483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,517.87/24,046.07 = 15,483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,517.87x = 24,046.07 × 15,483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,517.87x = 372,328,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,328,308.62/17,517.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,254.20

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